A great effort from our Year 9s and 10s who put their skills to the test at the Volleyball Schools Cup last Friday! The students did us proud with the Year 10s successfully making it through to the finals and the Year 9s placing third overall.
Awesome job!
Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN individual reports and the explanatory brochure will be given to students in Homeroom on Wednesday 19 September. While the test represents a single snapshot on a specific day, it does provide useful information about both the group of students and about individual students.
The explanatory brochure is useful and further information can be accessed here: http://www.nap.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/naplan-2018-information-brochure-for-parents-and-carers.pdf?sfvrsn=2. This brochure provides background information about the Individual Student Reports: https://k10outline.scsa.wa.edu.au/home/assessment/testing/naplan/parents/results-reporting.
It is important for students to achieve specific levels in Year 9 NAPLAN if they are to avoid having to sit the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) required for Year 12 WACE Graduation. Information on these requirements is regularly presented at Information Evenings and in Education Plus classes, and can also be found here: https://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/assessment/olna/students-parents-carers.
Dr Liz Criddle
Deputy Head of Secondary
WE NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE
Tow Truck Business
Do you or someone you know own a tow truck business? We need help to move the Smash-A-Car to school. Please contact Julie Wookey on 0408 806 433 if you can assist.
Mystery Jars
We need fillers please. Collection boxes are at ELC, Primary school and Year 7 reception areas.
Walkers
Walkers wanted for letterbox deliveries in Duncraig area. Either students (high school) or parents who can lend a hand please contact Amanda D’Souza on 0448995341 or mokes24@gmail.com
White elephant stall
Donations can be dropped off at Doveridge Dve Shed on Tue mornings between 8am and 8.45am.
Muscles required!!!
Strong able-bodied people required to put up fete signage in October – please contact Amanda on 0448 995 341 or email mokes24@gmail.com if you can lend a hand.
Parking attendants
We need some wonderful volunteers. Please contact Julie Wookey on 0408 806 433 or email cullyn5@bigpond.com
Pre-loved books
Please see the collection boxes at ELC and Primary reception and alternately you can drop off direct at the shed on Doveridge Drive open every Tuesday Morning from 8am to 8.45am.
SILENT AUCTION
Last call for silent auction items for fete. All donations must be in by end of school hols please.
IF SO WE WOULD LOVE YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE SILENT AUCTION!
We will be widely acknowledging all donations and sponsors via our school community communications (1500 families), social media promotions and printed flyers.
Please contact Dee Crowther on 0403 431 323 or email Deirdre.crowther@gmail.com for any further enquiries. Donations can be dropped off at Fete Collections points at ELC, Primary and Secondary Offices.
Lorali Graesslin is collecting stationery as part of her rite journey and donating it to Warrapendi School.
Tryouts were held in the Community Room at lunch time today under the watchful eyes of Mrs Aldous, Mr Knight and Mrs Yan.
FIRST is an internationally acclaimed robotics program that inspires a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths in young people.
FIRST® LEGO® League is a multi-part competition judged on three important elements:
Teams design, build and program a LEGO® robot to complete a series of challenges. The robot has to operate on pre-programmed instructions, and complete as many tasks as possible in only 2 minutes and 30 seconds. The challenge changes every year, and is always based on the years central theme. The 2013 game, Natures Fury, was based on natural disasters and robots had to clear branches of power lines, raise flood warning signs, and more. Teams compete on adjacent tables to score as many points as possible, and a number of awards are given for robot performance, programming innovation and clever design.
Every year, teams study the years theme and develop solutions to problems theyve identified in society. Through the project, teams learn more about the competition theme and present their ideas to a panel of judges. Working on the project teaches students to research, think critically, work as a team and speak publicly. The project shows students they have the power to change the world, as teams can share successful ideas with their community, their school, their families, even all of Australia and the world. The international FIRST® LEGO® League Global Innovation Award provides teams with a way to share their solution with the entire global FIRST community.
Throughout the competition, teams are judged on their adherence to the FIRST® LEGO® League core values, including teamwork, Coopertition®, and Gracious Professionalism®. This aspect of FIRST®LEGO® League is designed to develop the students of today into the responsible citizens of tomorrow. Good examples of Core Values are observed and recognised with awards and trophies. Through this celebration of good qualities, FIRST® LEGO® League seeks to make students into better competitors, citizens, problem-solvers and engineers.
For more information:
| TOUR | WHO | WHEN |
| India | Year 12 | 16 Nov-30 Nov 2019 |
| Cambodia | Year 12 | 6-17 Jan 2019 |
| Bethany Home Malaysia | Year 11 |
13-27 July 2019 and/or 5 Oct- 19 Oct 2019 |
| South Africa | Year 10 | 7-21 April 2019 |
| Kimberley Aboriginal Schools | Year 9/10 | 25 July- 4 Aug 2019 |
| Kimberley Aboriginal Schools | Year 6 | 17-24 August 2019 |
| Indonesia | Year 10/11 | 8-16 July 2019 |
Please contact Dr Mark Fielding, Director of Global Programs, with any questions:
In a hard-fought competition, Duncraig Secondary’s Athletics Team achieved third place at the ACC Athletics Carnival on Monday! It was a massive day of sprints, jumps and throws at the WA Athletics Stadium, with our girls even taking out the Overall Girls Shield.
Congratulations everyone!
Following on from our announcement of the House logo update earlier this year, we are excited to announce the new emblems for each House to wear with pride moving forward. The extensive design process saw students submit their own ideas for the logo update, which were compiled into three final designs that went to a vote among staff and students who selected the winning creations. The updated logos bring consistency across the School and a more modern look for our next generation.
Secondary students performed with zest and zeal on Friday night, filling the Theatre with terrific tunes at the Senior Music Concert. Audiences were delighted with performances from the Concert Band, Secondary Orchestra, Swing Band, Stellas, Fellas and more, as the evening showcased a year of hard work for our Music students.
Bravo!
Photography: Alex Stevenson (Year 10)
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Next fete Meeting Tuesday 11 September at 7pm in the Primary Village. All are welcome.
Walkers wanted for letterbox deliveries in Duncraig area. Either students (high school) or parents who can lend a hand please contact Amanda D’Souza on 0448995341 or mokes24@gmail.com
It’s time to put your gym muscles into action!!!! Strong able-bodied people required to put up fete signage just before event – please contact Amanda on 0448 995 341 or email mokes24@gmail.com if you can lend a hand.
Mystery Jars. We now have enough jars but we now we would love your support to fill them! If you have any leftover party favours, wrapped lollies or new small toys like matchbox cars or Outies…let your imagination run wild….please send them in. Collection boxes are at ELC, Primary school and Year 7 reception areas.
Parking attendants We need some wonderful people to look after parking at the Fete on Hamer Oval. We only ask for an hour of your time on Saturday 27 October between 9am and 2pm. Uncles, aunties, teenage children (students), grandmas, grandpas, mums and dads can all get involved. It’s a really easy task and you can get involved and one which really helps to make the Fete a success. If you or a loved one can help out please contact Julie Wookey on 0408 806 433 or email cullyn5@bigpond.com
Pre-loved books We are well known for having a great second-hand book stall. If you have any surplus books you are willing to donate please see the collection boxes at ELC and Primary reception and alternately you can drop off direct at the shed on Doveridge Drive open every Tuesday Morning from 8am to 8.45am.
White elephant stall If you have any items that are too good to throw away please donate them to our special stall. Donations can be dropped off at Doveridge Drive Shed on Tuesday mornings between 8am and 8.45am. |